CAREERS AT ABRAZOS

Abrazos’ Respite Program is a flexible, support service that provides care to people with disabilities. This service allows families to take a break from the daily routine of care giving. Contractor Respite providers assist in activities of daily living and promote the individual’s health and safety, while providing opportunities for leisure, play, and other recreational activities. We are looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors who have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life by providing companionship and personal care to children or adults with developmental disabilities.

Scope of Contractor’s Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement delivery of respite services to children and their families on designated caseload.
• Services include DD Waiver and General State Funded Respite as defined and regulated by DOH Developmental Disabilities Supports Division.
• Provide services which reflect developmentally appropriate practice, as well as cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
• Communicate verbally and in writing accurately, precisely and in a professional manner.
• Partner with parents and families of the children served by respite effectively and efficiently, following the training, supervision and direction provided by the families.

Educational Requirements:

Education:  Must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Professional Requirements:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Must be independent, responsible, and able to respond to emergency situations.
• Meet all the training requirements of the New Mexico DOH for respite providers and provide evidence.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to join our agency to provide NM Family Infant Toddler Program early intervention services to families whose infants and toddlers have developmental delays/disabilities. Knowledge of sensory processing is needed. While we are looking for a full-time employee, we will consider part time employment depending on the candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program is based on the concept of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention using a transdisciplinary team approach to intervention. That means services are based on family concerns and goals for their child and intervention is integrated into their daily routines and activities. If there is more than one provider working with a child and family, those professionals work together to support the child and family. They conduct co-visits and meet regularly to develop strategies to help the family learn how to support the child’s overall development. That includes cross-disciplinary sharing of information and training. All teams are led by a Family Service Coordinator. Team members may include a Developmental Specialist, Speech-language therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Dietician and/or a Family Support Specialist.

Services are based on the following eight key principles:

• Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts.
• All families, with the necessary support and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development.
• The primary role of a service provider in early intervention is to work with and support family members and caregivers in children’s lives.
• The early intervention process, from initial contacts through transition, must be dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles, and cultural beliefs.
• Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes must be functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• The family’s priorities, needs, and interests are addressed most appropriately by a primary provider who represents and receives team and community support.
• Interventions with young children and family members must be based on explicit principles, validated practices, best available research, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Support for families in developing strategies to understand, interpret and nurture their child’s development is best achieved through the use of reflective practices.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Responsible and conscientious.
• Flexible and organized.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Desire to work with children in a home or daycare setting.
• Experience working on teams to provide services that support families.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements. Compliant with current relevant state COVID 19 Vaccination and Booster Card requirements for in-person in-home service.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.
• Current Professional Liability Insurance.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Current New Mexico Occupational Therapist License or Physical Therapist License.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

We are looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors to join our team of professionals providing Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapy services to families in our Early Intervention program.

Scope of Services:

The New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program uses a transdisciplinary team approach when possible. That means if more than one provider is working with a child and family, those professionals work together to support the child and family. They conduct co-visits and talk with each other in-between visits to discuss ways to work with the family to support the child’s overall development. That includes cross-disciplinary sharing of information and training. All teams are led by a Family Service Coordinator. Team members may include a Developmental Specialist, Speech-language therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Dietician and/or a Family Support Specialist.

Services are based on the following eight key principles:

• Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts.
• All families, with the necessary support and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development.
• The primary role of a service provider in early intervention is to work with and support family members and caregivers in children’s lives.
• The early intervention process, from initial contacts through transition, must be dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles, and cultural beliefs.
• Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes must be functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• The family’s priorities, needs, and interests are addressed most appropriately by a primary provider who represents and receives team and community support.
• Interventions with young children and family members must be based on explicit principles, validated practices, best available research, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Support for families in developing strategies to understand, interpret and nurture their child’s development is best achieved through the use of reflective practices.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Independent and Responsible.
• Flexible.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Compliant with current relevant state COVID 19 Vaccination and Booster Card requirements for in-person in-home services.
• Desire to work with children in a home or daycare setting.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.
• Current Professional Liability Insurance.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Current New Mexico Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapist License

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for energetic and passionate individuals to work in the community as Behavior Technicians (BT) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We provide training and compensation even when clients cancel and during other non-traditionally compensated activities like inputting notes. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working under the supervision of a BCBA, and the Program Director, to learn new skills and to ensure mastery of skills needed for evaluations and assessments.
• Direct services including the implementation of behavior intervention plans, skills acquisition plans, data collection and assessments as directed by the BCBA.
• Utilize required evaluation tools such as VB-MAPP, Vineland, and preference assessments.
• Under the supervision of a BCBA administer, score, and interpret formal testing instruments as appropriate and summarize results.
• Consult with therapists and related professional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of behavior technician work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role difference among clients and families served.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and Department of Health and AFSS policies and procedures.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Travel within the state.
• Other duties as required.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to solve unexpected problems as they arise while considering the clients and caregivers needs/capabilities and best practices.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate a caseload.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100/300) with continuous coverage.
• A current professional liability insurance policy with continuous coverage. The agency will reimburse up to $100 per year.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency is required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Other: Have completed the 40-hour RBT training and 4-hour ASD training and are a certified Registered Behavioral Technician with a high school diploma and 2 years or more of exemplary ABA service. Or have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Child Development, or related field, and have completed or are capable of completing the 40 hour RBT training and 4 hour ASD training, provided by Abrazos, and required to become an RBT®, and successfully pass the RBT exam to become certified as an RBT within 6 months of the first date of being hired.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning. Hourly compensation starts at $15 for Behavior Technicians and upon certification as an RBT increases to $16. The hourly compensation range for RBTs is $16 to $21 based on knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Donor Development Specialist.  The ideal candidate will care about our mission and enjoy identifying and communicating it to potential donors and benefactors via both grant writing and direct donor development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies and develops new fundraising and donor opportunities.

Evaluates existing donor partnerships and fundraising efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn’t.

Manages key donor relationships and works to build new ones.

Develops and maintains a database of donors, or potential donors, including individual, corporate and foundation benefactors.

Produces written proposals for public, private and foundation grants.

Prepares written materials for fundraising solicitations, donor outreach and marketing, including case stories, web site content, brochures, and other public relation materials.

Develops and maintains a system of soliciting, documenting, and thanking donors.

Identifies and collaborates with community resources.

Negotiates with potential donors/funding sources, including in-kind donations.

Evaluates and monitors all fundraiser expenditures and results.

Develops, implements, and maintains a database/reporting system showing the efficacy of agency fund development efforts.

Reads and follow all agency employee policies.

Maintains and upgrades professional expertise and relations in the community.

Assists Executive Director in conducting related tasks and duties as may be requested.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

Unquestioned integrity required.

Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.

Three plus years of experience in business development, fundraising, grant writing and community outreach.

High Energy Level.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.

Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,000/300,000 and property damage of $100,000) with continuous coverage.

Clearing a criminal background check required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, or a related field from an accredited university.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

Pay: $52,000- $56,000 per year

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org 

 

 

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Developmental Specialist to provide NM Family Infant Toddler Program early intervention services to families whose infants and toddlers have developmental delays/disabilities.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuous learning, training, development and improvement.
• Provide in-person, in-home and community-based early intervention services in accordance with NM Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT) and Agency guidelines in Sandoval County communities (Pena Blanca, Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Corrales) and Bernalillo County communities (Ventana Ranch, Eagle Ranch, Paradise Hills).
• Work as part of a transdisciplinary team with therapists, education and health care providers to help parents/caregivers learn how to support the child’s development during daily routines/activities.
• Integrate informal assessment, behavioral observation, developmental history, and medical/health information with formal testing information to reflect a holistic view of the child and family based on their strengths and needs. Work as part of a team to analyze and summarize results in a report.
• Build relationships with each child and family in support of their individual service plan.
• Consult with therapists and other professional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of early intervention work.
• Participate in transition conferences to support the family, give recommendations, and provide feedback concerning a child’s strengths and needs.
• Assist in preparing children for transition at age 3 to special education preschool or community preschools, or other community services.
• Share pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other areas that may have an impact on the program services or image.
• Conduct community outreach activities to identify potential service recipients.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department policies and procedures.
• Fulfill compliance, reporting and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among children and families served.
• Monitor and ensure quality assurance requirements.
• Qualify and obtain required state certifications.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Travel within the state.

 

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

 

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High energy level.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100k/300k and 100k for property) with continuous coverage.
• A current professional liability insurance policy with continuous coverage. The agency will reimburse up to $100 per year.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

 

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Social Work, Human Services or another related field.

For compensation information, visit our Indeed page.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Family Service Coordinator to assist families with infants/toddlers who have developmental delays/disabilities to access and coordinate community-based early intervention services for their children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuous learning, training, development and improvement.
• Conduct individual intake/enrollments, schedule evaluations, conduct interviews, facilitate, and lead team meetings, write and develop service plans, monitor service delivery and support transition to other services in accordance with the requirements of the New Mexico Family Infant Toddler Program.
• Coordinate services with therapists, health care providers, community daycare/preschools and school personnel.
• Support families to access other community resources, as needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based services in Sandoval County communities (Pena Blanca, Bernalillo, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Jemez Valley) and Bernalillo County communities (Paradise Hills, Eagle Ranch, Ventana Ranch).
• Qualify and obtain required state certifications.
• Fulfil compliance, reporting and documentation requirements.
• Conduct community outreach activities to identify potential service recipients.
• Share pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other areas that may have an impact on the program services or image.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with each child and family in support of service plans.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among children and families served.
• Travel within the state.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High energy level.
• Flexible
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,00/300,000 and property liability $100,000) with continuous coverage.
• A current professional liability insurance policy with continuous coverage. The agency will reimburse up to $100 per year.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Work, Human Services or another related field.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Program Manager responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring Respite and Family Living Service programs

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Respite and Family Living services are provided in accordance with NM Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT), Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD), Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver (DDW), and AFSS guidelines.
• Grow the programs, as allowable by state and grant funding, to best serve the clients and their families in our service areas.
• Meet all the FIT and DDSD criteria to be a supervisor/ case manager.
• Identify and recruit potential service recipients as needed.
• Document client eligibility.
• Conduct client intake and enrollment, match families to appropriate program, connect families with appropriate providers as applicable.
• Identify and recruit potential respite, sub-care, and family living providers.
• Serve as the agency’s Incident Reporting Manager, supporting all staff and contractors.
• Perform duties in an organized, efficient and timely manner.
• Comply with the AFSS Employee and Direct Services policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and Department of Health and AFSS policies and procedures.
• Present a positive, professional image of AFSS, providing information as appropriate.
• Practice ethical and professional conduct with staff, Board of Directors and families and community partners at all times.
• Adhere to established guidelines for billing and documentation.
• Other duties as required.

 

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Three plus years of experience in program management serving children and/or adults with developmental disabilities.
• High Energy Level.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,000/300,000 and property damage of $100,000) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

 

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education or a related field from an accredited university.

 

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to info@abrazos.org